“These people in government are looking for kickbacks and not improving service delivery. “

Owere prayed that Museveni “won’t be misled” and called for the reprimanding of “stubborn specialists other than importing Cuban doctors”.

In response, Museveni said: “Owere is saying that I should stop making roads and give people salary, I am telling him that we don’t have that money yet.”

The president further spoke about government’s move to increase salaries of science doctors, an increment that will see them earn more than head teachers.

“We are not against paying the others but if we don’t have enough money now, should we say that we pay no body?” asked Museveni.

“Or if we have some money whom do we start with.”

He added: “We chose science people because it is very difficult to retain them.”

“The 40,000 people employed under public service are 1% of total Ugandan population that requires government support to ensure inclusive development through Commercial Agriculture, Services, ICT and Manufacturing (industries).” — Museveni.